Heart Attack Survival Tips The shorter the time from the onset of a heart attack to the time the blocked artery is opened is the deciding factor in saving a life and limiting heart muscle injury. Women are more likely than men to delay seeking treatment at the first signs of a heart attack. In… Read More Heart Attack Survival Tips
Heart Attack Warning Signs Heart attacks are sometimes sudden and intense, but a large amount heart attacks start slowly, with gentle pain or discomfort. Over and over again people affected are not sure what is wrong and wait for a long time before getting medical assistance. Women are somewhat more likely than men to experience… Read More Heart Attack Signs
The electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to detect abnormal heart rhythms and to investigate the cause of chest pains. A diagnostic tool is routinely used to assess the electrical and muscular functions of the heart. Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple and effective device to record rhythm and electrical activity of the heart. Small sticky patches called… Read More ECG (Electrocardiogram)
Overview of Chest Pain If you are having severe pain, crushing, squeezing, or pressure in your chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or if the pain moves into your neck, left shoulder, arm, or jaw, “go immediately to a Hospital Emergency Department”. “Don’t drive yourself, call an ambulance”. It is a bit difficult… Read More Chest Pain – Go to Hospital if lasts more than a few minutes
Aspirin or Acetylsalicylic Acid is a derivative of salicylic acid that is a mild, no narcotic analgesic useful in the relief of headache and muscle and joint aches. The drug works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, body chemicals that are necessary for blood clotting and which also sensitize nerve endings to pain. Aspirin is… Read More Aspirin
Functioning of Heart The heart is a muscle that is about the size of your fist. It pumps blood around your body and beats approximately 70 times a minute. After the blood leaves the right side of the heart, it goes to your lungs where it picks up oxygen. The Oxygen-Rich Blood returns to your… Read More Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Men can avoid a Heart Attack Take 500 mg of a Vitamin C Supplement or a Multivitamin Tablet containing large amount of Vitamin C. Another way to swallow more Vitamin C through fruits and vegetables. Oranges, Grapefruit and Cherries are rich in Vitamin C. Follow the Mediterranean Diet, a dietrich in olive oil. Olive oil… Read More Avoid a Heart Attack
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